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2020 Map of Gable Peaks

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Gable Peaks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Flathead National Forest encompasses this wilderness area, where the Middle Fork Flathead River carves through the terrain. This reach of the river is designated as the Flathead Wild and Scenic River, reflecting its preserved state. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of the Sawtooth Range and the Lewis and Clark Range, with prominent summits like Arrowhead Mtn, Lodgepole Mtn, and the titular Gable Peaks.

Deep in the backcountry, Schafer Meadows provides a level break in the topography, serving as the site for the Schafer/USFS Airport. Human passage through this steep environment is limited to specific routes such as the Dolly Varden-Pentagon and Chair Mtn-Cutoff. Drainage systems like Lodgepole Creek, Calbick Creek, and Dolly Varden Cr feed the larger river system, creating a complex network of narrow valleys and ridges.